STS Twin Turbo SRT-8 - Dodge Challenger Forum: Challenger & SRT8 Forums

FI R/T · #1 (**permalink**) 08-01-2008, 08:22 AM

Alright I don't know if anyone has seen this but it says the video was uploaded only 17 hours ago so I'm going to guess not. This is a quick video of an SRT-8 Challenger with an STS Twin 67mm turbo kit. For those who don't know, its a rear mount kit that places the turbos where the stock mufflers used to be, thats why you hear some popping in the video. I have been waiting for a video or some info on this kit for awhile now because it will be the first thing I purchase when I get my Challenger.

STS 67mm TT SRT-8

anyone else hear any info regarding the kit? the user's name on youtube is KRCPerformance so I'm guessing thats the shop that shot this video.

-Chris

thesteve · #2 (**permalink**) 08-01-2008, 10:06 AM

I don't think I've ever heard of a system like that, but maybe I'm just living under a rock. I took a look at the website and had a few questions about the system. First, there is going to be ALOT of tubing to run around under the car. Second, it says the system is lubricated using the current oil pump. To me, routing oil from the engine bay back to the exhaust to cool a turbo and then back to the pan is only asking for trouble. Third, turbo lag is going to be a big issue, and although the website says they found ways around it, you can still hear it take a while to spool up in the video.

Never the less, this does seem a bit interesting assuming that they do indeed have a solid system that can deliver big gains.

When you get it, make sure to take a lot of pictures and do a good write up!

Daddy Kool · #3 (**permalink**) 08-01-2008, 10:11 AM

Smokin'! The "popping" reminds me of the Formula 1 Turbo Renaults in the early '80s going into the chicanes. Of course the Renaults were also "belching" foot long flames!

FI R/T · #4 (**permalink**) 08-01-2008, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by thesteve

I don't think I've ever heard of a system like that, but maybe I'm just living under a rock. I took a look at the website and had a few questions about the system. First, there is going to be ALOT of tubing to run around under the car. Second, it says the system is lubricated using the current oil pump. To me, routing oil from the engine bay back to the exhaust to cool a turbo and then back to the pan is only asking for trouble. Third, turbo lag is going to be a big issue, and although the website says they found ways around it, you can still hear it take a while to spool up in the video.

Never the less, this does seem a bit interesting assuming that they do indeed have a solid system that can deliver big gains.

When you get it, make sure to take a lot of pictures and do a good write up!

STS is a proven kit among many car communities. Vettes, gto's, mustangs, camaros etc. have run these kits for years. Also, you have to remember the video was of a TWIN 67mm setup. That is not normally the setup people go with due to lag. Usually, people end up doing a single 67mm and lag is minimal on a V8 (especially a 6.1L). But when I do get it, i'll be sure to do a write-up!

-Chris

seth · #5 (**permalink**) 08-02-2008, 08:47 AM

Over at the VTCOA (proud srt-10 owner as well) the STS kit blew up a number of engines. These kits really have to be carefully matched to the right engine.

FI R/T · #6 (**permalink**) 08-02-2008, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by seth

Over at the VTCOA (proud srt-10 owner as well) the STS kit blew up a number of engines. These kits really have to be carefully matched to the right engine.

its all in the tuning. any turbo kit can blow any engine when not tuned correctly. the fact of the matter is that they have been run on tons of cars for thousands of miles.

Big Swede · #7 (**permalink**) 08-02-2008, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by FI R/T

its all in the tuning. any turbo kit can blow any engine when not tuned correctly. the fact of the matter is that they have been run on tons of cars for thousands of miles.

Exactly, it's not the turbo but the tuning that will blow it up boost for boost. The thing I don't like about the STS system is where the air filter is located. I wish they could run it into the trunk somehow instead of out back under the car in the filth from everything kicking up from the street.

FI R/T · #8 (**permalink**) 08-02-2008, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by Big Swede

Exactly, it's not the turbo but the tuning that will blow it up boost for boost. The thing I don't like about the STS system is where the air filter is located. I wish they could run it into the trunk somehow instead of out back under the car in the filth from everything kicking up from the street.

i'm not too worried about it. i've talked to owners and they don't seem to have problems.

seth · #9 (**permalink**) 08-03-2008, 03:41 PM

I am not saying whether it is a good product, because you can't unless you OWN it. What I am saying is do research on other people that have used the product with chrysler engine's and see what the end result is after 15-20k miles.

You should not be doing major engine work with anyone's products unless you can afford to do the rebuild that will eventually be needed.

soapy · #10 (**permalink**) 08-03-2008, 06:07 PM

STS turbos were tuned over and over again when people tried to put them on the SRT 10 ram pickups. Most ran strong for a very short time until blowing up. It is just not the setup for the V10 enigine. It might work fine on another engine.
I have seen several cars in my area that are running the procharger line of super chargers. All of them run very strong and have been running for a long time. I have been to their website and they are planning on making one for the challenger. They already have one out for the srt 8 charger. They even give you an engine warranty with them if you buy the whole kit. Has anyone with a charger tried one of these yet? How do they run with it on? I think this is a great setup for performance.